Considering sports preview

I need to respond to the user’s request for a sports preview in Chinese about Manchester United vs. West Ham. It seems they want a match preview article. There’s no need to run any code; I can just generate text. I’ll include details like recent form, injuries, probable lineups, tactics, key stats, and betting odds, ensuring accuracy. As of the current date, it’s December 27, 2025, but I have knowledge up to October 2024. Zirkzee likely joined Manchester United in July 2024.Finalizing match preview structure

I realize West Ham appointed Julen Lopetegui in May 2024, after David Moyes left. This change likely shifted their style. Since my knowledge cutoff is October 2024, I can't confirm specific match timing. The user’s prompt is in Chinese, asking for analysis-style pre-match details like expected starting lineups, injuries, key points, match-ups, stats, and predictions. I need to avoid making up specifics unless I clarify them as up-to-date.

I’ll explore Zirkzee's contributions to United's attacking strategy, emphasizing their strong home record against West Ham. I’ll present options for lineups and detail the teams' recent dynamics.Analyzing tactical aspects

Lopetegui usually employs a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, with a compact mid-block and ball progression through fullbacks. Set-pieces remain a strength if Ward-Prowse is still there, which he is as of October 2024.

In terms of tactics, I see Zirkzee helping to create triangles with players like Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, and Garnacho to exploit spaces behind West Ham's Emerson and Coufal. West Ham can counter quickly with Bowen and Kudus. Their set-piece threats combine with United's historical weaknesses in defense, especially regarding Maguire.

Varane may have left, so center-backs might include Martinez and a new signing, possibly De Ligt if rumors turned true.Structuring key match details

I want to avoid providing any false specifics here. For key matchups, I can highlight Rashford against Coufal, Bowen against the left back (Shaw or possibly Reguilon), and Zirkzee facing Aguerd or Zouma.

Regarding injuries, I’ll keep that generic and cautionary.

For the expected lineups, I’ll include familiar names from the October 2024 United squad: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Luke Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro (though he might be leaving); Mount is in, and Kobbie Mainoo is definitely there. For West Ham, I'll mention Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, and Emerson, along with Alvarez and Ward-Prowse, but I’ll skip listing Paqueta due to his uncertain availability.Creating pre-match preview

For West Ham, I can consider Kudus as a potential 10 or on the wing, along with Bowen. The striker situation could involve Michail Antonio or a new signing, possibly En-Nesyri, but I’m uncertain about that. In terms of a typical lineup, I'd suggest Areola, Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, and Emerson, with Alvarez and Ward-Prowse in midfield, and Bowen, Kudus, and possibly Benrahma, although he left for Lyon.

Looking at recent head-to-heads, United generally has an advantage at Old Trafford. I predict a slight United win, 2-1, with Zirkzee likely scoring, or it could end in a draw if West Ham capitalizes on set-pieces. I'll format this concisely and include a Chinese introduction, noting trends based on the October 2024 roster, while encouraging the user to confirm pre-match information.